Project Status
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Design
Next Step: Construction
Public Outreach
Virtual Plans Display
The virtual plans display will be available online from July 2, 2025 through August 2, 2025.
Public Comment Period
The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from July 2, 2025 through August 2, 2025.
Project Overview
County: Franklin
Municipality: Guilford Township
State Route: 914-003
Local Name: Swamp Fox Road
Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation over I-81
MPMS#: 117156
Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2027
Last Updated: July 2025
The Route 914, Section 003 (Swamp Fox Road) bridge rehabilitation project is located over Interstate 81 in Guilford Township, Franklin County, one (1) mile west of the intersection with Marion Road, and one (1) mile east of Route 11 (Molly Pitcher Highway).
The purpose of this project is to address the deteriorating condition of the bridge and to provide continued safe and efficient access on Route 914 over I-81 in Guilford Township, Franklin County.
The project includes replacing the neoprene strip seals at the three (3) piers, modifying existing bridge barrier transitions, and constructing random stone slope walls at both ends of the bridge. Additionally, concrete repairs will be performed to repair deteriorated areas of the substructure. The existing structure is a 4-span prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge built in 1963. The structure has a total structure length of 200 feet and currently carries a roadway with two 12-foot lanes and 3-foot shoulders. The existing horizontal and vertical alignment will be maintained. Additionally, the roadway will be milled and overlayed for approximately 125 feet along both the western and eastern approaches to the bridge. Guide rail will be updated in all quadrants before connecting to existing guide rail at the ramps.
Traffic is anticipated to be detoured during certain construction phases. The proposed eastbound detour route is approximately 9 miles long and will utilize I-81, and the westbound detour route is approximately 10 miles long. The duration of the detour is expected to be approximately 3-4 months.
Additional Project Information
The project is currently in design and construction work is expected to take place in the 2027 construction season. The duration of construction is anticipated to last 6 months.
The public comment period for this project is July 2 to August 2, 2025. The hard copy plans will also be available for review at the Guilford Township Municipal Building during the dates listed above.
Contact Information
Pharon E. Bertsch
Project Manager
717-705-6209
pbertsch@pa.gov
David M. Thompson
Media Contact
(717) 787-1446
dmthompson@pa.gov
Accessibility
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Manager listed above.
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